I am new to this site and it seems like the real deal for me since I just converted to hitting a week ago. Bad lower back, short backswing, and inconsistancy is the reason that hitting seems like the way to go for me.
I wanted to view the links inserted above (Ted Fort)but both respond that the link is broken. Anyone else having the same trouble?
I am new to this site and it seems like the real deal for me since I just converted to hitting a week ago. Bad lower back, short backswing, and inconsistancy is the reason that hitting seems like the way to go for me.
I wanted to view the links inserted above (Ted Fort)but both respond that the link is broken. Anyone else having the same trouble?
Hi greyguy, the video section has been moved a few day ago, you can find what you are looking for here:
I am new to this site and it seems like the real deal for me since I just converted to hitting a week ago. Bad lower back, short backswing, and inconsistancy is the reason that hitting seems like the way to go for me.
I wanted to view the links inserted above (Ted Fort)but both respond that the link is broken. Anyone else having the same trouble?
Welcome Greyguy, great to have you here in hitters paradise!
Kevin
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For a wonderful tutorial on the right forearm, please look at the Brian Gay Fundamentals video. Mr. Gay says the right forearm is the entire key to his swing. I watch that as often as Alignment Golf. Those two videos make TGM so much clearer!
Kevin
edit: sorry greyguy, posted in the wrong thread, but hopefully you still get it. Meant to post in your right forearm thread...
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Okay KC. All this hitter-speak and after that lesson Sunday (accompanied by a very entertaining 9 holes of b.s.), I am going to take a few of my golfing instruments with me to today's meet and spend some time on the range working on the magical right forearm. It works so well for putting, pitching and chipping, what would a duffer like me have to lose?
Working with my wayward senior yesterday with you on the phone was a real kick. You should have seen the change in his shot trajectory when he started to become aware of the right arm. You would have been very pleased.
Peace, pro.
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Okay KC. All this hitter-speak and after that lesson Sunday (accompanied by a very entertaining 9 holes of b.s.), I am going to take a few of my golfing instruments with me to today's meet and spend some time on the range working on the magical right forearm. It works so well for putting, pitching and chipping, what would a duffer like me have to lose?
Working with my wayward senior yesterday with you on the phone was a real kick. You should have seen the change in his shot trajectory when he started to become aware of the right arm. You would have been very pleased.
Peace, pro.
g
It flat out works Jerry, and it's so simple. I'm back...
12-1 from the 6th Edition baby!
I played with a former tour player today who I have always looked up to, now a successful teacher. I asked him if he models his teaching around anyone in particular, he started telling me about Homer Kelley and the MACHINE. Fun day!!!
Kevin
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I swear to the Almighty, Homer, Yoda, and Paul Hart that I believe hitting is THE cure for the yips. I am using it not only in my own game, but with my students who have "mental" problems out on the course.
If you are a swinger, you must allow centrifugal force to do a lot of the work for you. If you are a yipper, I was, you have a very tough time letting anything happen. You are afraid to trust anything including centrifugal force to do anything. If you flinch, you're toast. You NEED to take control.
HITTING!
LAG PRESSURE (Pure Ball Striker)
IMPACT ALIGNMENTS!
THE MAGIC OF THE RIGHT FOREARM!
Hitting allows you to take control. Lag Pressure, Impact alignments and the Magic of the Right Forearm become your fundamentals. This has worked for my putting yips, chip yips, and driver yips, yes, I [S]AM[/S] WAS a mental case! I have never driven the ball straighter. I have never been so confident over a chip, I have no fear of a putt. Golf is fun again!
Hank Haney had the right idea with Barclay, "It's not mental." Unfortunately, and no disrespect intended, Mr. Haney didn't use the proper "system" for the cure. We may even refer to it as a "method" as Daryl is stating in another thread. The "method" is 12-1 along with a lot of work on Basic Motion, which could also be considered a "method" IMHO.
I may not be the best teacher in the world when it comes to developing a pretty swinging motion, but I am getting a ton of satisfaction in helping folks with problems between the ears and getting them back on the golf course. maybe I've finally found my niche in golf...
I've added another favorite DVD to my repertoire of great teaching videos for my new mission:
Alignment Golf
Brian Gay Fundamentals Ted Fort's Address Routine For Hitting
If I'm not on the track it's the fault of you guys, I'm learning it right here.
Sorry for rambling, Am I nuts?
Kevin
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Hi Kevin -
Please explain your "hitting" stroke for putting. I am at wits end with short putts - couple of "spasms" every round on 2 to 4 footers.
I putt quite well on longer putts using a "gravity" based stroke, but since the putter does not move far enough or high enough on short strokes to let momentum do its job, I need to find another way.
Hi Kevin -
Please explain your "hitting" stroke for putting. I am at wits end with short putts - couple of "spasms" every round on 2 to 4 footers.
I putt quite well on longer putts using a "gravity" based stroke, but since the putter does not move far enough or high enough on short strokes to let momentum do its job, I need to find another way.
Any help greatly appreciated
blehnhard,
I enjoy the very simple hitting method Yoda teaches in alignment golf. The shoulders remain motionless and the right elbow, right forearm controls the stroke. Make sure you set up a little open when using the hitting stroke in putting. Think Nicklaus in his prime...
OPTIONS:
With the standard grip make sure your grip is in the lifelines of your hands which zeroes #3 power accumulators. If using the claw, this applies to the left hand only. With short putts we yippers don't need the extra travel, we need CONTROL.
Try setting your right forearm in line with the shaft. (doesn't work with the claw.)
Try the claw grip with this hitting method. Note that you can't get your right forearm on plane while implementing the claw.
This hitting method works great with the Broomstick putters. I now go back and forth as I generally can practice longer with the long putter as it's easier on my back.
Keep it simple!
Kevin
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